Newport Beach officials may replace manual trash pick-up by city workers with an automated service by a private company next month. STUART PALLEY, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

An uncommon sight has landed in Newport Beach’s public buildings: three giant trash cans like the kind you wheel out to your curb.

The trash cans recently were put on display, ahead of next month’s City Council meeting at which officials could sign a contract with a private trash-hauler. The change could bring automation to areas now served by city workers who physically pick-up trash cans, prompting the city’s campaign to reach out to residents.

The trash cans, ranging in size from 35 gallons to 96 gallons, along with details about the city’s plans, are at all libraries and the Oasis Senior Center, Community Youth Center, West Newport Gymnasium, and the Civic Center.

Hand-outs next to the trash cans describe possible service changes, explaining:

- trash cans are free

- residents may use as many cans as they want

- items that don’t fit in cans will also be collected

- residents can opt to separate recyclables, but don’t have to

For more information, visit newportbeachca.gov/residentialrefuse or email questions@newportbeachca.gov.

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